Physicochemical and Heavy Metals Characteristics of Soil from Three Major Dumpsites in Ilorin Metrpolis, North Central Nigeria

Impact of waste disposal and management is a worldwide phenomenon leading to health impact most especially in underdeveloped and developing world. This study was undertaken to assess the major contaminants in some municipal waste disposal sites and the prospective impact to the surrounding domestic...

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Published in:	Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
Main Authors:	E. Shehu-Alimi, I. Esosa, B.A. Ganiyu, S. Olanrewaju, O. Daniel
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Joint Coordination Centre of the World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Programme (NARP) 2020-06-01
Subjects:	Dumpsites, Heavy metals, Ilorin, Moisture contents, Nitrates.
Online Access:	https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/196943

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